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United States
Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war
The defence secretary accused Nato of putting gender equity, climate change and austerity ahead of security spending.
18 Jun 2026 - 5:46PM
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China-EU relations
EU nations ready to battle ‘China Shock 2.0’ with tough new strategy
18 Jun 2026 - 2:29AM
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Ukraine war
Trump urges Russia to make deal with Ukraine after meeting Zelensky at G7
17 Jun 2026 - 8:38AM
US-China relations
Can India react to Gulf deaths in same way China did after 1999 embassy bombing?
Beijing’s reaction to the Belgrade incident could be a template for New Delhi, but some analysts warn it faces very different circumstances.
16 Jun 2026 - 3:02PM
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Japan
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Forget Weimar, it’s Japan’s Taisho period we need to talk about
As analysts warn about the far-right’s gains in Germany, we must also reckon with the historical events that prompted Japanese militarism.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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United States
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US’ 250th anniversary celebrations will put its decline on display
US President Donald Trump’s plans for the country’s 250th anniversary don’t seem to project what makes the American experiment worth honouring.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:30PM
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Russia
UK’s Keir Starmer says Russia could attack Nato within 4 years
His comments echo similar time frames expressed by other European leaders and Nato chief Mark Rutte.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:25PM
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Ukraine war
Nato and Romania accuse Russia after drone hits block of flats
Drone strikes a 10-storey building in Galati, causing an explosion and civilian injuries in an apparent spillover of the Ukraine conflict.
29 May 2026 - 9:10PM
Diplomacy
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Heroics will only turn middle power dreams into nightmares
Successful middle powers do not defy systemic pressures but recognise structural change early enough to avoid becoming trapped.
29 May 2026 - 8:07AM
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Defence
Germany, Netherlands to set up Nato command centre in Baltics
The centre, known as 1GNC, is a command centre that can control up to 50,000 troops.
28 May 2026 - 7:36PM
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Nordic nations
Norway to join France’s nuclear umbrella, in move away from US reliance
European countries are seeking to strengthen their defence capabilities amid doubts about US commitments and tensions with Russia.
28 May 2026 - 6:50AM
US-China relations
China’s Wang Yi tells UN multilateralism must be protected in swipe at US
Beijing’s top diplomat says ‘world peace and security are in great jeopardy’ and that UN Charter should be safeguarded at all costs.
27 May 2026 - 6:57AM
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United States
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Trump makes everything worse but he didn’t start it
Essays from over a decade ago show that America’s institutional decay and populist revolt predate the current US president’s rise to power.
26 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Indonesia
How US military aircraft repair hub could threaten Indonesian neutrality
If Indonesia turns Kertajati Airport into a Hercules repair hub, it risks being seen as siding with the US in times of war, analysts say.
26 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Donald Trump
Trump pledges more troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
Trump announcement is an apparent reversal of his moves to reduce the presence of US forces in Europe.
22 May 2026 - 8:44PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US voices hope for Iran deal as Pakistan mediator seeks breakthrough
With Trump warning of renewed strikes, Pakistan’s army chief is expected in Tehran for ‘talks and consultations’.
22 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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Malaysia
US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia
Washington said it supported the deal after the row raised questions over US influence on weapons with American-made parts.
21 May 2026 - 3:11PM
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European Union
EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile
The move marks one of the bloc’s most concrete steps to reduce reliance on China for elements vital to defence and tech.
20 May 2026 - 5:29PM
Malaysia
Did US restrictions sink Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal?
Analysts say US-controlled parts may have been a factor in Norway’s revoked export licences, underscoring risks for Asian defence buyers.
21 May 2026 - 3:24PM
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Ukraine war
Belarus begins nuclear weapons drills with Russia
Minsk claims drills pose no security threats in the region, but Kyiv urges tightened sanctions in response.
19 May 2026 - 1:11PM
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Ukraine war
‘Stay inside’: Finland warns of drone scare near capital Helsinki
The early hours warning – the first for the capital city – said a drone could be heading towards an area on the south coast.
15 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Japan
Why Japan’s ruling party is pushing for 5% military spending
The ruling party is expected to debate raising outlays to as much as 5 per cent of GDP, in line with that of many Nato members.
15 May 2026 - 4:46PM
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US-China relations
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How can China profit from Trump’s latest rift with US allies?
Observers say Trump is pushing old alliances to the breaking point, making allies recognise the need to ‘de-risk’ from the US.
13 May 2026 - 9:43AM
US-China relations
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China shouldn’t view a tired US as signifying a Europe ready to pivot
As fractures within the US’ network of alliances deepen, China’s strategic window opens a little wider, with some key caveats.
10 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Nordic nations
Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition
Jens-Frederik Nielsen responds to report of a ‘mysterious American’ offering a Nuuk taxi driver US$200,000 to sign.
8 May 2026 - 10:50AM
Central Asia
An Asian alternative to Nato? How Cica is rethinking Middle East security
Chief of lesser-known security forum says it provides ‘architecture for de-escalation’ and allows members to project soft power.
6 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Ukraine war
Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset
The foreign intelligence service would start operations in January 2027.
5 May 2026 - 5:43PM
Diplomacy
Strait of Hormuz woes, US-Nato ‘crisis’: 7 global relations reads
From a possible Trump-Iran joint venture to Russia-China talks, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2026.
4 May 2026 - 10:30PM
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